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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.76, 1,216.15 and 787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.76, 1,216.15 and 787.32 is: 1,085.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.76 : 1,216.15 = 787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.76/1,216.15 = 787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.76x = 1,216.15 × 787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.76x = 957,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,499.22/881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.90

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